18 and pregnant?

Question

Alright, so I am in a relationship with my other half and we have been together for over 2 years. We have always talked about having a baby, but he is always hesitant...well recently I have taken FIVE tests and they all are positive. Deep down, I'm super excited. But with my boyfriend being so hesitant, it's starting to make me nervous. I know he would never leave me in a situation like this, it will only bring us together. I just don't know how to even talk to him about it cause he gets shy and quiet. I live in a VERY small town, so I am not revealing the news yet, so you guys are everything I got!? When is it the right time to tell your parents? When should I make my first appointment? How can I make my boyfriend more excited/confident?

Answer

How old is your boyfriend? I live in a small town as well, although I'm quite a few years older than you, but once you tell anyone, the whole town will know, lol! It depends where you go, some places will not make an appointment until you're 6 weeks along.

If I were 18, and had a scared/shy/hesitant boyfriend, I'd ask my mom to accompany both of us to the first doctors appointment.

I'm not sure there is anything you can do to pep him up about it but just giving him time to let the shock die down.

If it's not something he wants, he should practice safe sex.

Answer

You can tell your parents whenever you feel ready. Your obviously old enough to make that decision. You should book your first appointment asap. And just tell your boyfriend that you have something important to tell him and just tell him. The excitement will come to him naturally. I'm sure he will be absolutely fine. He might be shocked and thrown off at first but then the excitement of being a dad will start to kick in. Congratulations x

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